§ 31-1-3.1. Autocycles.
(a) “Autocycle” means only those motor vehicles that:
(1) Do not have more than three (3) wheels in contact with the ground;
(2) Are designed to be controlled with a steering wheel and foot pedals for acceleration, braking, or shifting;
(3) Are equipped with seating that does not require occupants to straddle or sit astride the seating; and
(4) Are manufactured and certified to comply with federal safety requirements for a motorcycle.
(b) Except as otherwise provided in this title, an “autocycle” shall be considered to be a “motorcycle” as defined in § 31-1-3(l).
History of Section.P.L. 2016, ch. 390, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 404, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles
Chapter 31-1 - Definitions and General Code Provisions
Section 31-1-1. - Short title.
Section 31-1-2. - Applicability of definitions.
Section 31-1-3. - Types of vehicles.
Section 31-1-3.1. - Autocycles.
Section 31-1-4. - Trucks and tractors.
Section 31-1-6. - Specially constructed and reconstructed vehicles.
Section 31-1-7. - Foreign vehicle.
Section 31-1-8. - Farm vehicle.
Section 31-1-9. - Mobile equipment.
Section 31-1-10. - Types of tires.
Section 31-1-11. - Railroads and trains.
Section 31-1-12. - Explosives and flammable liquids.
Section 31-1-13. - Gross weight.
Section 31-1-15. - Suspension, revocation, and cancellation.
Section 31-1-16. - Administrator and division.
Section 31-1-17. - Types of persons.
Section 31-1-18. - Resident and nonresident.
Section 31-1-19. - Types of business.
Section 31-1-20. - Established place of business.
Section 31-1-21. - Enforcement officers.
Section 31-1-22. - Local authorities.
Section 31-1-23. - Types of roads.
Section 31-1-24. - Intersection.
Section 31-1-26. - Safety zone.
Section 31-1-27. - Business and residence districts.
Section 31-1-28. - Types of traffic control devices.
Section 31-1-30. - Right-of-way.